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Rice makes up at least 60% of sushi, so it's an important part to get right. It's also the part of sushi that most people don't...

Mochi is the name for any type of cake that is made from pounded glutinous rice, and there are hundreds of varieties. It’s quite common...

Tenpura batter is made in almost the complete opposite way to western batter, so forget everything you know for this one! The trick to...

You can easily buy gyoza wrappers in Asian supermarkets, but they are also easy and fun to make, and fresh always tastes better. You can...

You can buy this sauce ready made in most Asian shops, but if you feel like making it yourself, this is a great one to have ready in the...

Okonomiyaki means ‘grilled as you like it’, and it’s a really fun dish to make. It’s sometimes called ‘Japanese pancake’ or ‘Japanese...

Cha han is a fantastic dish and an easy way to use up any leftover cooked rice. I often make this at home myself, and it’s so quick to...

Miso soup comes in many variations, and is almost always a part of the Japanese meal at any time of day. My favourite version is with...

Senbei are extremely popular in Japan, particularly around New Year, and there are literally thousands of varieties. Usually they are...

Miso marinating is a very traditional way of grilling, developed centuries ago. Nobu brought it to international attention with his...

Amazu literally means ‘sweet vinegar’ and is a popular way to pickle things. You can use this recipe with many types of vegetables, such...

Fresh ramen noodles are so much better than the dried ones you can get in the shops, and there’s nothing better than making them...

Yuan was the name of the tea master from Kyoto who is credited for coming up with this recipe. He was apparently the first person to add...

Dashi is one of the fundamental characteristics of Japanese cooking, and a key component in many recipes. It's very quick and easy to...